Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐντυλίσσω”
Understanding entylíssō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wrap in (together). - probably akin to εἱλίσσω) - to entwine, i.e. wind up in
G1794
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐντυλίσσω
Phoneticen-too-lis'-so
Transliterationentylíssō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wrap in (together). - probably akin to εἱλίσσω) - to entwine, i.e. wind up in
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:59 | “And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,” Word: ἐντυλίσσω (entylíssō) | |
| Luke 23:53 | “And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.” Word: ἐντυλίσσω (entylíssō) | |
| John 20:7 | “And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.” Word: ἐντυλίσσω (entylíssō) |